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Common Idioms

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Which answer shows the correct meaning of Pick up?

  • to make a loud noise
  • to lift or collect something
  • to forget a name
Correct answer(s):
  • to lift or collect something

A student reads the phrase Well done. What does it mean?

  • used to ask for money
  • used to show fear
  • used to praise good work
Correct answer(s):
  • used to praise good work

What is the best meaning for Put away?

  • to make something dirty
  • to sing a song
  • to place something where it belongs
Correct answer(s):
  • to place something where it belongs

Which choice gives the meaning of Work hard?

  • to put a lot of effort into something
  • to sleep late
  • to break something
Correct answer(s):
  • to put a lot of effort into something

When you see the phrase Run out of, what does it mean?

  • to find a treasure
  • to have none left
  • to jump over
Correct answer(s):
  • to have none left

Which meaning is correct for Safe and sound?

  • lost and sad
  • late and angry
  • safe and not hurt
Correct answer(s):
  • safe and not hurt

Which simple meaning fits Speak up?

  • to sleep longer
  • to fold paper
  • to speak louder or clearly
Correct answer(s):
  • to speak louder or clearly

What idea does Stand up for express?

  • to defend or support someone or something
  • to sit beside
  • to draw a line
Correct answer(s):
  • to defend or support someone or something

Which meaning is correct for In a hurry?

  • very sleepy
  • rushed or needing to move quickly
  • full of joy
Correct answer(s):
  • rushed or needing to move quickly

Which answer correctly explains Take care?

  • to throw away
  • to be careful or look after someone
  • to write badly
Correct answer(s):
  • to be careful or look after someone